Bargaon - Puintala, Balangir

Bargaon is a village situated in the Puintala tehsil of Balangir district, Odisha. It is located approximately 20 km from Balangir and around 22 km from Balangir. Bahalpadar serves as the Gram Panchayat for Bargaon village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bargaon is 420076. The village covers a total geographical area of 297 hectares and falls under the 767002 pincode. Balangir is the nearest town, located about 17 km away.

Bargaon village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Loisingha Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Bolangir Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Bargaon

According to the 2011 Census, Bargaon village had a total population of 963 people, including 498 males and 465 females, living in 228 households. The sex ratio was 934 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 64.51%, with male literacy at 75.99% and female literacy at 52.35%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 371, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 41.

The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.

Nearby Villages of Bargaon

Bargaon is surrounded by several neighbouring villages in various directions. The table below lists these nearby villages along with their approximate aerial (straight-line) distances and directions from the village:

Transport and Connectivity of Bargaon

Bargaon is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Loisingha, while the nearest airport is Nuagaon Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 28.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Balangir to Bargaon is about 17 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Balangir to Bargaon is about 22 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Bargaon

Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Bargaon village is detailed below:

Health Facilities in Bargaon

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Bargaon village are given below:

FAQs about Bargaon